The New Town in Wyoming Territory A Photographic Sketch
A descriptive piece contrasts the birth of a Wyoming town from sagebrush desert to bustling settlement. It follows framing, saloons, and shops rising around a dance hall and claims of rapid transformation from wilderness to metropolis with brick banks, schools, and culture. It also notes anti railroad legislation and the heated debate over rail expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Theophilus Jones
Dr. Smith
Bragg & Bustem
Sage Brush Avenue
Wyoming land office receivership and political shifts
The Denver Republican reports from Cheyenne on Wyoming land office posts. It notes speculation on a successor to Judge Orr as Buffalo receiver and lists applicants including Dr. J. C. Walker W F Williams and A C Cable. It questions party residency rules for incumbents and mocks the Cheyenne correspondent's accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Orr
J. C. Walker
W. F. Williams
Wyoming Land and Cattle Company
A.C. Cable
Powder River
Evanston
Wyoming
Denver Republican
Colm
Saufley
United States Timber
Serious strike averted at Rock Springs coal mine
The Rock Springs No 1 mine avoided a major walkout after owners agreed to keep the existing wage system. The dispute began when repairs to double capacity and a new screening method were proposed, risking wage cuts for workers led by Chinese miners. The company will pay about $170,000 in wages this month, showing the strike’s scale.
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Rock Springs
Denver
Pullman Special of Government DirectorsVisits Cheyenne
Last evening the Pullman special carrying Union Pacific government directors arrived in Cheyenne and stayed a few hours. Hon. Jesse Spalding and Hon. John F. Plummer led the party with Mrs. Spalding and daughters and Mr. J. E. Millholland, focusing on inspecting the road and planning a full report after reviewing the system. They will proceed to Salt Lake next, expressing regret at not seeing more of the city before departing at 9:30 PM.
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Pullman
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Jesse Spalding
Chicago
John F. Plummer
New York
Spalding
Jessie
Alice Plummer
Plummer
J. E. Millholland
SUN
Salt Lake
Court Martial Announced at Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming
A general court martial is appointed to meet at Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming at 10 o'clock a.m. Monday November 15. The unit listed includes Lieutenant Colonel Robert M. H OMe y Major James E. Casey and multiple captains and lieutenants all of the Seventeenth Infantry with a judge advocate leading the proceedings.
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Fort
D. A. Russell
Wyo
Robert MH. Omey
James E. Casey
Clarence E. Bennett
William M. van Horne
Charles E. Greene
Thomas Short
Alexander Ole
George H. Roach
Robert W. Dowdy
John A. Lockwood
Charles D. Clay
Charles H. Muir
James L. Druien
James I. Kerr
Seventeenth Infantry
Appointed Deputy Clerk Named in Converse County
Samuel Slaymaker, long time Converse County settler and former justice of the peace at Fort Fetterman, was appointed deputy clerk of the district court. He previously served as assessor for Converse County, with rivals H. R. Paw and Robert Green. Married Seattle event joins Henry A. Farner of Tacoma and Clara M. Corey of Rockford, Illinois, in a ceremony overseen by Rev. Robert Whitaker.
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Samuel Slaymaker
Converse
Slaymaker
Douglas
Converse County
Fort Fetterman
H. R. Paw
Robert Green
Seattle
Wash
J. D. Corey
Henry A. Farner
Tacoma
Clara It. Corey
Rockford
Robert Whitaker
First Baptist Church
Allen Acquitted in Grand Larceny Trial at Laramie
Ed N Allen a leading Laramie saloon keeper was found not guilty after a three day trial over a Union Pacific payroll check worth 41.25. The courtroom heard testimony from about 30 to 40 witnesses including Calaman and George Sinclair Taylor whose credibility was attacked as the alleged accessory. The jury deliberated ten minutes and Judge Santley warned spectators against disorderly conduct.
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Ed. N. Allen
Laramie
Allen
Calaman
Union Pacific
George Sinclair Taylors
Taylor
Cheyenne
Denver
A Sleeved Trick Spurs Cheyenne Laughs
Ralph Friend introduces a New York prank in Cheyenne that starts with threading a needle from a coat sleeve. The thread is left visible as victims attempt to flick it off, then yank it free, pulling out yards of thread with growing confusion and laughter. If a woman is targeted she may run after discovering the ruse.
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Ralph Friend
New York
Cheyenne
Real Estate Transfers in Cheyenne and Desert Land Patents
The county clerk recorded several transfers and patents. Arnold and Harriet Emery sold to C. H. Irish lots in Cheyenne block 323 for 33000 dollars. George E. Poland sold 160 acres in section 34 to Theodore W. Chaffee for 500 dollars. Chaffee then sold 160 acres in section 34 to Hillsdale Land and Cattle Company for 1 dollar. Poland filed a United States patent for 160 acres desert land in section 34. Patrick Mullan filed a United States patent for 320 acres desert land in section 25.
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Arnold
Harriet L. Emery
C. H. Irish
City of
Cheyenne
George E. Poland
Theodore W. Chaffee
Hillsdale Land and Cattle Company
United States
Patrick Mullan
Rumor Claims Union Pacific Laying Track on Colorado Central
A Fort Collins dispatch questions a rumor that Union Pacific has begun laying ties and rails on the abandoned Colorado Central segment between Fort Collins and Cheyenne, a claim that lacks foundation but could affect Fort Collins and other towns if true amid a pending lawsuit.
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Colorado Central
Fort Colins
Denver Arpa
Wyoming's Irresistible Case For Statehood Resources Mapped
Professors Mead and Ricketts prepare detailed maps and diagrams of Wyoming's water, irrigation, grazing, and mountainous areas to present to delegate J M Carey. They outline 2 750 ditches and 600 streams with 10 000 000 acres irrigable and coal resources valued at 50 000 000, plus iron petroleum and soda wealth.
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Mead and Ricketts
J. M. Carey
Congress
Mead
Frank Bond
Surveyor General's Office
Utah
Ricketts
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Orange Blossoms Prof and Mrs Pasmore Wedding
The neptails of Prof Er Parmare and Mrs Emma Crosson were celebrated yesterday at the Vendome Annes Res ROE. High contracting parties are well known with many friends who will congratulate them at their residence on Capitol avenue and Twer fth street. Prof Pasmore is a talented scholar and the new Mrs Pasmore a lady of many accomplishments.
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Er. Parmare
Emma Crosson
Vendome Annes
Res Roe
Vield
Capitol Avenue
Twerfth Street
Pasmore
Governor Warren’s Northward Official Trip Begins
Governor Warren departs today aboard the Cheyenne and Northern for a two week plus tour to Sheridan, Johnson, Converse, and Natrona counties. He will meet residents, survey resources, and assess needs across the region.
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Warren
Cheyenne
Northeen
Sheridan Johnson
Converse
Natrona
Bay
Governor's North Visit Met With Warm Reception
The governor will meet with a hearty reception among hospitable settlers of the north. He shows interest in becoming acquainted with every portion of the territory, its resources, needs and prospects through personal inspection and observation.
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Willi
Capitol Building Could House Territorial Offices
The removal of the land office and United States center to the capitol building is discussed. Officials argue completion of rooms and Washington permits will enable transacting all territory business under one roof, saving rents and boosting revenue. Governor Warren supports the plan to maximize the capitol’s use.
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Find Office
United States Cent
Capitol
Washington
United States
United States Supreme Judge
United States Marshal
Land Register
Territorial Treasury
Sscco
Sinoco
Warren
District Court In Dictments Arraigns Several Defendants
The grand jury returned indictments listing William Morris for grand larceny Charles Berry Harry Miller for burglary Robert Smith for assault with intent to kill Louis J Southoff for assault George Perry James Perry for cattle killing and larceny All pleaded not guilty and counsel was assigned The petit jury will not be empanelled this Saturday The grand jury was excused until next Thursday Indictments returned against Louis Sauthoff John Drew Charles Drew Peary Miller John Junk John Ont J Sleeper and Redford with none found for others were discharged from confinement
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District Court
William Morris
Charles Berry
Harry Miller
Robert Smith
Asault
Louis J. Southoff
George Perry
James Perry
Louis Sauthoff
John Drew
Charles Drew
Peary Miller
Incorporation of The Penneyivania Salt Manufacturing Company
The Penneyivania Salt Manufacturing Company filed articles of incorporation with Secretary Melanin in Pennsylvania. The firm plans ore and chemical operations, owns the Michigan mine at Muskrat Canern, and ships ore via the Northwestern Iron Lakh toward Pittsburgh. The company treats copper ores and aims to process by products to optimize ore handling in the new territory and metallurgy ventures.
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Penneyivania Salt Manufacturing Company
Seaterday
Melanin
Ns Et Valve
Pennevivania
Michilgan
Muskrat
Euts
Mis
Michigan
Pitteburg
Oil and Water Prospect in the Lander Region
A Onna Jie correspondent describes a drilling method where wells pass through water to yield both irrigation and oil. He predicts the area could become highly productive, with water flow enabling farming and oil extraction supporting dense settlement. He promises further letters on minerals and future prospects.
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Lander
Onna Jie
Save “Po
Tfe
Twenty-One Club Formed For Social Dances In City
A new club named the Twenty-One Club aims to include twenty one members and hold a season of dances. The club room was to be set up in the former county library quarters. The first reception and hop is planned for Thursday the 21st at Keefe hall. Officers named include President Frank Vreeland, Vice President George Vanderpool, Secretary George Gregory, and Treasurer L F Wells.
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Keefe Hall
Tne
Frank Vreeland
Vicw
George Vanderpoo
George Gregory
L. F. Wells
Silver and rail talk and mining news from the west
The report notes Dole named a notary in the Keystone district and Omaha line tour by government directors. Sherman backs silver policies while desert land patents are filed in Laramie. Buffalo to Salt Lake City shipment and a new Union Pacific snow plow head toward Omaha. Thanksgiving proclamation urges turkey and unity as Douglas Creek camp grows with thirteen women and weekly mining activity.
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Sherman
Edwin M. Warren
Minnie Bo Dewey
Laramie County
Stony Mountain
Winnipeg
Salt Tabhe
Union Pacific
Maufacturing Company
Hrookly i
N.Y
Onnabis
Kanisis Iy
Douglas Creek
New Rolling Stock and Local Wedding Report
The Union Pacific awarded contracts for finishing Collins stock cars and reefers with bids to Peninsular Car Company Michigan Car Company and Central Villa. Michigan Car Company also wins twenty seven freight cars and a caboose. Delivery to Union Pacific in February. Mindewey AL Center and Miss Clara Adans wed at Wendover last Wednesday in a Judge Hauphott ceremony.
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Union Pavific
Collins Stock
Nmbers
Peninsular Car Company
Michigan Car Companigy
Central Villa
Igles Entre
Lwwrily
Ely Fantilleee Cdes
Ce Fralt Cies
Ene
Michigan Car Conpany
Mindewey AL Center
Clara Adans
Wendover
Hauphott
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Iowa
Lowa
Salt Lake Zhane
Buffalo Land Office
Fort Russell
Santley
Lacey
Carpenter
Groesbeck
Corthell
Engineer Mead
Rickets
Statehood
Capitol Building
U. S
John Junk
John Ont
Sleeper
Redford
OIL and Water
Linton Piveslice
David B. Dole
Mr. Dole
Keystone Mining District
Ressequie
Nebraska Union Pacific System
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